RALEIGH -- For Eddie Lack, helping the Carolina Hurricanes win a hockey game, ending a five-game winless streak, was the most important thing Friday.
That he shut out the Ottawa Senators 3-0, making 34 saves, was personally gratifying given his injuries and missed games this season.
But the game had extra meaning for Lack, who was more than the Canes’ goaltender on what he called a special night at PNC Arena.
As part of the NHL’s “Hockey is for Everyone” initiative, the Canes were hosting “You Can Play” Night. Local LGBTQ organizations took part and were recognized, and some Hurricanes players used pride tape on their sticks during warmups.